ATALANTA, Italy - Atalanta ended their winless streak with a hard-fought victory over Bologna on Sunday afternoon.
The young team, led by head coach Andrea Stramaccioni and featuring talented players such as Duvan Zapata and Ivan Perisic, showcased exceptional performance against the Serie A giants.
In the first half, Atalanta struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, but they were able to hold their own defensively. In the second half, however, the team showed great resilience and determination.
With just minutes left in regulation time, Atalanta equalized through a goal from midfielder Marco Verratti. The match went into extra time, where Zapata scored his first goal for the club to secure the victory.
"It was a great day for us," said striker Ivan Perisic after the game. "We fought until the end and it paid off."
The win marked a turning point for Atalanta, who had been struggling to find consistency this season. The team's youth players have shown immense potential, and their performances against Bologna will be remembered for years to come.
"We are proud of our young players," said Stramaccioni. "They have shown that they can compete at the highest level and that we have a bright future ahead of us."
As for the future, Atalanta will now turn their attention to securing another victory in their next match, which is against Sampdoria. But for now, the team can celebrate their impressive display against Bologna and look forward to building on their success.